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BPO 442W

1981 Mercedes Slc

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,201 mi
Last recorded113,201 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Mercedes Slc95,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 442W
MakeMercedes
ModelSlc
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2014 113,201 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 113,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 113,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 113,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 113,063 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Slc?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
440
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 104
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake binding 58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 53
Headlamp aim too low 41
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BPO 442W is a 1981 Mercedes Slc in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 95,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Slc fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPO 442W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 45 years old, this Mercedes Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPO 442W registered?

BPO 442W is a 1981 Mercedes Slc, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BPO 442W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 442W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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